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Kao Salon Alliance MBE Leadership Retreat 2023!
Say Bula to the Kao Salon Division, MBE Leadership Retreat 2023 hosted at the 5-star Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay from August 13-17th.
Marking a return to offshore locations, the retreat inspired over 90 Salon Owners and Business Managers to connect, reflect and elevate themselves and their businesses.
Delegates enjoyed four nights at the luxury waterfront resort for a powerful two-day conference, including three keynote speakers with an equally impressive social program. The MBE Leadership Retreat always delivers on equal parts education, inspiration and fun. Prioritizing time outside the salon for shared experiences and learnings.
Welcome to paradise. Serenaded on arrival by the incredibly warm and welcoming Fijians, it didn’t take long for delegates to relax into island time on the Sunday evening a Welcome Reception at the resort’s open air Lagoon Lounge.
The first day of conference kicked off with Keynote Speaker Jessica Brady, an award-winning financial advisor with over 17 years experience working with some of the biggest names in finance. Co-founder of award-winning practice Fox & Hare and Ladies Talk Money, a free online resource for women to learn and tackle issues around financial inequality. Jessica’s Keynote Presentation ‘A Wealthy Life. Building Financial Freedom’ delivered advice on growing wealth while her workshop guided delegates clear of the financial mistakes that many business owners make.
Celebrating the beautiful tropical surrounds of Momi Bay, an alfresco Fijian Feast was held that evening at the resort’s famous beauty spot, North Point. Delegates got creative with custom-made MBE sarongs, fashioning them into dresses, halters, wraps and skirts. Back by popular demand after raising the roof at the MBE Weekender event in March, surprise guest entertainers Gee’d Up got the party started.
On the second day of conference, delegates heard from Dale Beaumont, an award-winning tech entrepreneur and author of 19 best-setting books. Starting his first business at 19 and building a multi-million dollar enterprise, Dale shared 14 Amazing Tech Tools to Supercharge your Business Performance and Profits’, while his workshop had delegates building their 5 Page Business Plan.
Nam Baldwin, Peak Performance and Wellbeing Coach, then shared his expertise on ‘Mastering Performance Under Pressure’. With over 28 years of experience in the health, fitness and wellbeing industries worldwide, Nam specialises in emotional and physiological intelligence and peak performance, demonstrating his techniques live on stage with one Salon Owner and a heart monitor! Nam is sought after by elite athletes, teams and is the go-to for many ‘top 1 percenters’ in the business world.
To celebrate the final day of conference, the iconic MBE White Party took place at the resort’s acclaimed Fish Bar, an elegant cliff-top location with stunning views of Momi Bay. After two big days new friends and old shared in the traditional Fijian fire lighting experience, enjoying a delicious dinner and dancing the night away.
Following two full conference days and three festive evening celebrations, MBE delegates took to the sea on the final day of the MBE program, setting sail by catamaran to Malamala Beach Club, the world’s first beach club located on its own island. With the island entirely to themselves, delegates took time to unwind and explore, swimming, kayaking and soaking up the sun at the beach club’s infinity pool. The experience concluded with sunset cocktails and another decadent dinner under the stars. An idyllic end to enlightening MBE Leadership Retreat.
In the spirit of giving back to the local community, Kao Salon Division produced most of the conference materials and the MBE sarongs in Fiji. Delegates were also invited to bring school supplies including, pencils, pencil cases, pens, chalk, glue and coloured paper to donate to Fiji Kids (www.fijikids.org), a local organisation run by MBE Member Otto Matousek providing disadvantaged kids with support to help develop their potential, pursue their passions and access education opportunities. Proof that we really are Stronger Together, this generous collective donation is currently being distributed to the kids of Fiji, along with a piece of each of our hearts left behind with this beautiful community.
